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Insured. Quality - Professional Affordable. 823-3572.

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Call the Roof Assistance Hotline at 401-954-9012 to learn how you may qualify to replace your old roof for $5,000-$6,000 of your own personal funds, regardless of roof size.

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Pursuant to the Charter of the Central Coventry Fire District, (“District”), there will be a Special Meeting held on Monday, May 9, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Coventry Town Hall Annex Auditorium, 1675 Flat River Road, Coventry, RI. The Special Meeting is for the purpose of: (1) Authorizing a supplemental tax levy of 15.65% on the assessment of all the taxable personal and real property of the District; and, (2) voting on an open Board of Director position.

There will be an all-day referendum held on Monday, May 9, 2022 beginning at 8:00 AM and continuing until the close of the Special Meeting or 8:00 PM whichever comes first. Voting will take place at the Coventry Town Hall Annex Auditorium.

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Community News HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP) Have trouble paying your heating bill? The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps income eligible families pay their heating bills. The HEAP is a Primary Grant that is sent directly to your utility company or fuel provider, and it will be credited on your bill. You don’t need to have an unpaid bill, you can either rent or own your home, and must meet current gross income guidelines. Please call 732-4660, Ext. 175 for more information.

SHERWOOD VALLEY CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR! Come one, come all to this exceptional event on April 23 from 9AM-3PM featuring many new & different vendors!

Sherwood Valley Park, 1 Sherwood Valley Lane in Coventry.

AARP CHAPTER 2210 LOBSTER CLAMBAKE & FOXWOODS TRIP AARP Chapter 2210 has planned a Clambake at Captain Jack’s & Foxwoods Casino trip for May 26. Bus pickup from the Exit 6A Park & Ride at 10:30AM, return time is approximately 5:30PM. Cost is $99/person. For more information call Maureen at 828-5188. **Be sure to watch for future trips to Martha’s Vineyard (July 7), Newport Playhouse (August 17) & Atlantic City (October 16-17).

CRAFTERS WANTED! On September 24, 2022, (rain date, the 25th) we’re looking for Artisan Crafters to join us to support the Coventry Historical Society, as well as the Paine House Museum.

Times will be from 10AM-3PM. Location will be at 7 Station Street (right off Rte. 117 in Coventry). I will be charging $20 a table, and $5 extra for a 2nd table. If interested, please email me slukowicz858@gmail.com

PAWTUXET VALLEY PRESERVATION & HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE Following successful funding and lots of hard work, the Pawtuxet Valley Preservation & Historical Society, 1679 Main Street in West Warwick, will hold an Open House on April 24 from 1-4PM to celebrate the grand opening of their Community Room. Dedication ceremony will be held at 2PM. The public is cordially invited.

RI PINK HEALS MAY DAY BREAKFAST RI Pink Heals will hold a May Day Breakfast on May 1 from 10:30AM-1PM at the Coventry PNA, 15 Meeting Street, Coventry. The trucks will be there along with our Scavenger Hunt winners. Tickets are $20/adult, $10/child, kids 5 & under are guests. Tickets can be purchased prior to the event at the PNA or visit ripinktrucks.com. Limited tickets day of.

SLOCUM GRANGE CURBSIDE HAM & BEAN DINNER A Curbside Ham & Bean Dinner will be held at the Slocum Grange, 96 Slocum Road, North Kingstown on April 30 with pick up times from 4:45-5:30PM. Cost is $15. Meal includes ham & beans, brown bread, beets, coleslaw & carrot cake. Please call Carol at 294-2989 or Dot at 294-3486 to reserve your meal.

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY HOPE LIBRARY HOURS PET PHOTO CONTEST Hope Library, 374 North Road, Hope, is open on Mondays & Fridays from 10AM-5PM, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays May is National Pet Month and to celebrate, we want to show from 10AM-8PM & Saturdays from 10AM-2PM. The Library off Coventry’s cutest pets! Send us a photo of your pet by April is closed on Sundays. For more information, call 821-7910.

22 to have it featured in the Coventry Public Library’s display case throughout the month of May! Library visitors can vote VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT for their favorite and a winner will be announced in June. With GEN. NATHANAEL GREENE HOMESTEAD your petís photo, please also tell us your petís name, age, and The Gen. Nathanael Greene Homestead in Coventry is looking favorite toy or hobby so that we can get to know your pet! Send for individuals interested in becoming Tour Guides for the photos and info to Lauren at lwalker@coventrylibrary.org by season. The Homestead, also known as “Spell Hall”, was built April 22 to participate.

by Nathanael Greene in 1770 and has been authentically restored as a Museum dedicated to his memory. Tour Guides will learn JOIN CUB SCOUT PACK 13, CENTREVILLE about Gen. Greene, his family, and life in the 18th Century. Adventure is waiting! Build Yours. Join Cub Scout Pack 13, Experience is not necessary. All information will be provided Centreville. We meet every Wednesday at 130 Legris Avenue, and scheduling is flexible. For more information, please email West Warwick. Please contact James Mclellan at 401-523nathanaelgreenehmst@gmail.com Visit us at nathanaelgreenehomestead. 5723 or jimmac54@cox.net Find us on Facebook, Pack 13 org Centreville.

SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM The Senior Companion Program trains volunteers to serve isolated older adults in their own homes, Adult Day Centers & other community sites. Senior Companions are matched with a resident in need of socialization and companionship and will serve for 4 hours, 1 day/week at no cost to the participant. For more information, call Lynn at 822-9125.

VOLUNTEER TOUR GUIDES NEEDED The Paine House, 7 Station Street in Coventry is looking for volunteer Tour Guides to share this unique historical site with the general public. Can you spare a few hours once or twice a month? All training and materials will be provided, no special skills required. This opportunity is suitable for High School students to adults. Training classes for the 2022 season will begin soon. If interested, call Bob at 439-7513 or email info@ westernrihistory.org CRIBBAGE PLAYERS WANTED The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, is seeking Cribbage Players for Thursdays at 1PM. If you want to learn, there is someone who can teach you on Fridays at 1PM. Call 822-9175 for more information.

COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER WEDNESDAY BINGO The Coventry Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, will once again hold Bingo on Wednesdays from 1:30-4PM. The cost is $6 for 8 games. Please note that prizes have gone up as well as adding an additional Special & Quickie. You must be 18 years or older to play.

PAWTUXET VALLEY ROTARY CLUB The Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club is looking for individuals or businesses who are interested in helping the local communities of West Warwick, Coventry & West Greenwich! For more information please email pvrotaryevents@gmail.com or call 401-589-1321.

SWEATIN’ TO THE MUSIC EXERCISE CLASS AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick is offering a new exercise class on Thursdays at 12:30PM, hosted by Mind and Body Studios. You’ll move & groove to a playlist of greatest hits while laughing and having fun. This program is open to all fitness levels and all ages. No sign up required. Call 828-3750 for more information.

WEST WARWICK MANOR SEEKING VENDORS West Warwick Manor, 62 Roberts Street, West Warwick is seeking Vendors for their Bloomin’ Rose Craft Show on June 18 from 10AM-3PM. Call Joann 602-1059 or Debbie 828-2255 for table sizes and price.

CANNED FOOD DRIVE The Coventry High School NJROTC will be collecting canned vegetables for Project Hand Up through April 29. Collection bins will be placed in the front office and outside the ROTC Room (312). CHS is located at 40 Reservoir Road, Coventry.

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE The Marine Corps League will hold their meeting the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7PM at VFW Post 9404, 29 South Main Street, Coventry. Members join in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving traditions and interests of the United States Marine Corps.

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: THE LIBBY APP Thousands of e-books, audiobooks, and magazines, handselected by your public library, are available for free. From NYT bestsellers to classics, you’re sure to find something great to read! To learn more about how to use Libby to download e-books, audiobooks, and magazines to your mobile device, contact the Reference Desk at askreference@coventrylibrary.org or 822-9105.

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT In need of medical equipment? The following locations are good resources: Robert J. Allen Masonic Medical Equipment Distribution Center, 116 Long Street in Warwick (across from St. Rose & Clement Church). Open Fridays from 9AM12PM, pre-owned equipment - loaned at no cost. 451-0184.

Ocean State Center for Independent Living, 1944 Warwick Avenue in Warwick. In need of wheelchairs, grab bars, walkers, transport chairs, toilets, wheelchair ramp, etc.? Call 738-1013, Ext. 13 or visit www.oscil.org

BREAKFAST IN APRIL The Coventry Senior & Resource Center, 50 Wood Street, SATURDAY GRAB & GO WEEKLY MEALS Coventry will hold a Breakfast (cooked by CHS Culinary Are you or is someone you know an elder in Coventry or West students) on April 29 from 8:15-9:45AM. Enjoy scrambled Warwick? St. Vincent de Paul Society is offering a warm meal eggs, home fries, pancakes, choice of bacon or sausage & from their Saturday Grab & Go weekly meals. To schedule a beverage for just $3. Why not join us and bring a friend! delivery or pick up of a warm meal, please call 828-3090 before COMPLIMENTARY MANICURES AT THE 3PM on Wednesdays. If picking up your meal, please go to the COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER OLC School Gym, 445 Washington Street in Coventry, between The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, 11AM-12PM on Saturday Coventry will offer complimentary manicures by students from the CHS Cosmetology Program on April 26 from 11AM12:30PM & April 27 from 9:30-10:45AM. Sign-up in the mealsite.

Death on the Nile (PG-13) — Murder mysteries could be considered one of the most interactive genres to watch at home because of how easily viewers can band together to guess which of the characters committed the crime. “Death on the Nile” is no exception. Taking place in the late 1930s, Belgian detective Hercule Poirot (Kenneth Branagh), first seen in action in the film “Murder on the Orient Express,” must solve a series of murders that occur during his vacation in Egypt. The group of suspects, portrayed by stars like Gal Gadot, Letitia Wright, Armie Hammer and Jennifer Saunders, each have peculiar motives for the murders as well as resentments against one another, and Poirot works to peel the truth from them one by one. (HBO Max) Our Great National Parks (PG) — Narrated by former President Barack Obama, “Our Great National Parks” is a new docuseries focusing on the most fascinating national parks across the world, including the Gunung Leuser National Park in Indonesia and the Tsavo National Park in Kenya.

The featured parks contain some species that can’t be found anywhere else on the planet. While this series obviously draws in all the animal lovers, “Our Great National Parks” is a great watch for anyone looking to learn more about the intriguing creatures that inhabit our world and the benefits they provide to our ecosystems worldwide. Premieres April 13. (Netflix) Outer Range (TV-MA) — There’s trouble brewing in the wilderness of Wyoming. In the mystery thriller series “Outer Range,” rancher Royal Abbott (Josh Brolin) must fight to maintain his home after a void eerily opens up on his land. Abbott and his

family feel haunted by an alien symbol displayed throughout their town, and Brolin gives a commendable performance as he emotionally begs to God to give them answers to this mystery. Eight episodes long, the first season of “Outer Range” puts a spin on your normal Western by adding elements of sci-fi and horror. Executive producers Brolin and Brad Pitt backed the series. Premieres April 15.

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Strapped for cash, Craig is in the backseat of an Uber when he finds his solution to acquiring the money he needs. At first appalled when his Uber driver pulls over mid-ride to kill a snake, Craig is told by the driver that, due to an ecological disaster, the snake’s head is worth a lot of money to the state. Now set with a new and unlikely mission, Craig embarks on a wild journey to get $20,000 worth of snakes so he can bring his ambitions to life. Premieres April 14. (Peacock) © 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Mother’s Day Plans

Celebrate with Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma as pandemic restrictions are lifted Mother’s Day has felt a little less than normal over the last couple of years. The COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of many Mother’s Day gatherings in 2020, and while things felt more familiar in 2021, this year may mark the most normal Mother’s Day celebrations since 2019.

Pandemic-related restrictions have now been lifted in many towns and cities.

Though it’s best to confirm if any rules and restrictions are still in place before making any plans, individuals who want to make sure Mom has a special day can consider these planning pointers.

• Revisit old traditions. There’s many ways to let Mom, Grandma and Great-Gramda know she’s special, but after two years of living under the specter of a pandemic, few things might be as meaningful to Mom as a return to pre-pandemic traditions. Book a trip to a destination you’ve visited on Mother’s Day in the past. If possible, visit a locale where Mom spent her first Mother’s Day as a parent, ideally staying in the same hotel or rental home that hosted you back then. If it was once tradition to spend Mother’s Day in a big city, return there and enjoy a day that recalls pre-pandemic life.

• Book a special trip. Millions of people canceled or postponed travel plans during the pandemic. Now that many places, including foreign countries, have lifted travel restrictions, families can feel safe taking off for parts unknown. Such a trip can be even more special if it’s a surprise for Mom on Mother’s Day weekend.

• Make it a family affair. Even Mother’s Day celebrations in 2021 were likely smaller affairs than some moms might have preferred. If Mom spent some time wishing more family could be around on Mother’s Day over the last two years, make a concerted effort to include as many family members as possible this year. Encourage grown children to travel home for the holiday and invite Mom’s parents and siblings over to celebrate as well.

• Get out of the house. A homecooked meal might have warmed Mom’s heart in recent years, but a day out of the house might be especially welcomed this Mother’s Day. Book a reservation at Mom’s favorite local restaurant so no one has any cooking or cleaning to do this year. Just be sure to book a reservation early, as the competition for a table figures to be especially stiff this year.

• Start the day off with a spa visit. Moms might have put pampering on hold during the pandemic. Now that public health agencies have given the go-ahead to lift restrictions, a good pampering is undoubtedly in order. A Mother’s Day morning spa trip can start the day off right.

Mother’s Day celebrations in 2022 should feel more normal than they have in years. Families can capitalize on that by planning a day Mom won’t soon forget.

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SOCIAL SECURITY

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How to Get Help from Social Security In early April, local Social Security offices plan to add more in-person appointments and will again offer in-person service for people without an appointment. We have not set an exact date in April. We continue to provide help in our offices by appointment only.

• As we get closer to early April, we continue to offer more telephone and in-person appointments.

• The number of people a local office can help in person will depend on local health conditions and other factors.

As we expand in-person service, we strongly encourage you to continue to go online, call us for help, and schedule appointments in advance.

If you visit an office, please keep these very important points in mind:

• The best way for people with access to the internet to get help from Social Security is online at ssa.gov.

• If you cannot use our website, call our National 800 Number (1-800-772-1213) or your local Social Security office for help.

For quicker access to a representative at our National 800 Number, try calling early in the day (between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. local time) or later in the afternoon (between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. local time). We are also less busy later in the week (Wednesday to Friday) and later in the month.

• If we are unable to help when you call our 800 number or local office, we will schedule an appointment for you by phone or inperson.

• We may need to schedule you for an appointment at a later date or call you back to provide the service you are requesting.

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• You must complete a self-assessment checklist to see if it is safe for you to enter an office.

• Everyone must wear a mask. We will provide a mask if you do not have one.

• You may need to wait outside because space in our offices may be limited. Please plan for the weather.

• We ask that you come alone unless you require help with your visit. If you require help, we can only permit one adult to join you. Children are allowed.

• Until announced, we are only able to help you in person if you have an appointment.

• When we resume helping people without an appointment in early April, they should expect long lines, especially during the busiest times in our offices: Mondays, the morning after a federal holiday, and the first week of the month.

File on Time

Taxpayers should file their tax return on time to avoid costly interest and penalty fees

Taxpayers should file their tax return by the deadline even if they cannot pay their full tax bill. Taxpayers who owe tax and don’t file on time, may be charged a failure-to-file penalty. This penalty is usually five percent of the tax owed for each month, or part of a month that the tax return is late, up to 25%.

If an individual taxpayer owes taxes, but can’t pay in full by the April 18, 2022, deadline, they should: File their tax return or request an extension of time to file by the April 18 deadline.

• People who owe tax and do not file their return on time or request an extension may face a failure-to-file penalty for not filing on time.

• Taxpayers should remember that an extension of time to file is not an extension of time to pay. An extension gives taxpayers until October 17, 2022, to file their 2021 tax return, but taxes owed are still due April 18, 2022.

To get an extension to file, taxpayers must do one of the following: • File Form 4868 through their tax professional, tax software or using Free File on IRS.gov.

• Submit an electronic payment with Direct Pay, Electronic Federal Tax Payment System or by debit, credit card or digital wallet and select Form 4868 or extension as the payment type.

Pay as much as possible by the April 18 due date.

• Whether filing a return or requesting an extension, taxpayers must pay their tax bill in full by the April deadline to avoid interest and penalties.

• People who do not pay their taxes on time will face a failure-to-pay penalty.

• The IRS has options for taxpayers who can’t afford to pay taxes they owe.

Set up a payment plan as soon as possible.

• Taxpayers who owe but cannot pay in full by April 18 don’t have to wait for a tax bill to set up a payment plan.

• They can apply for a payment plan on IRS.gov.

• Taxpayers can also submit a payment plan request using Form 9465, Installment Agreement Request.

Interest is based on the amount of tax owed and for each day it’s not paid in full. Interest rates are determined every three months and can vary, based on type of tax; for example, individual or business-tax liabilities. More information is available on the Interest on Underpayments and Overpayments page of IRS.gov.

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MY SIDE OF THINGS

by LARRY GRIMALDI

Baseball is Striking Out As you read this, the 2022 Major League Baseball season has begun. The last strains of the National Anthem linger over the park. Umpires have reviewed the ground rules and lineup cards have been exchanged. The home team has taken their positions on the field. Other roster members have settled into the dugout or strolled out to the bullpen. Fans have found their seats and vendors begin stalking the aisles hawking their wares. If you look closely, however, modern-day baseball is markedly different from the once pastoral, symmetrical, and intricate game of its origins.

Not all of baseball’s changes over the last generations have been detrimental to the game.

For example, retro stadiums like Oriole Park at Camden Yards, PNC Park in Pittsburgh, the Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, to name a few, have replaced the massive concrete bowls carpeted with artificial turf. On the field, MLB is looking to a 14-second rule for pitchers to deliver the ball to the plate (bases empty) and 19 seconds (with base runners).

If today’s hurlers are as technically savvy as they claim to be (we’ll discuss baseball ruination by technology later), they should already have determined their next pitch without consuming time it would take to read War and Peace. Rule infractions will be penalized and recorded as a ball. I am ambivalent about the National league finally adopting the designated hitter. Eliminating the pitch from the batting lineup does add offense to the game, but it also removes a bit of managerial strategy in the later innings.

Thankfully, MLB has abandoned the Sunday Morning Beer League seven-inning doubleheader and return to nine-inning games. However, MLB has decided to keep the ridiculous, softball-inspired International Tie Breaker rule. According to this idiotic rule, a runner is placed on second base, with no outs, at the beginning of each extra inning. I’m sure that Abner Doubleday and Alfred Goodwill Spaulding, two of baseball’s most famous pioneers, rolled over in their graves when news of those diamond disasters reached them at Celestial Park.

I’ve a few more complaints about modern-day baseball travesties. Feel free to disagree.

Let’s start with the batter. Games slow to a snail’s pace as he steps out of the box, fixes his batting gloves, glances at his bat, adjusts his uniform sleeves, and takes several practice swings before every pitch. Unless the batter is hit by a pitched ball, he should be allowed only one wandering from the box in each at-bat. The second exit, all consequential departures, will be recorded as automatic strikes.

Speaking of player-owner relationships, it’s hard to sympathize with either side in a school yard spat between billionaires and millionaires. I don’t know about you, but my first salary was not $700,000, with a guarantee of a three and a-half month vacation! Long term contracts are another MLB mistake. What would be the incentive to keep producing at a high level if you know you were still going to rake in $25 million or more for the next five, seven, or 10 years?

In my view, revenue sharing is uniquely anti-capitalism venture. As an owner, why should I share my profits with owners whose main objective is to count their millions while putting a Triple-A product on the field year after year (See the Baltimore Orioles and the Pittsburgh Pirates as examples). If there is a luxury “tax” for franchises willing to spend money for a competitive team, owners who do NOT expend at least a minimum amount on team salaries should be excluded from the revenue-sharing bonanza for that season. Why pay for consistent failure?’

Baseball has evolved into a series of decisions made by computer read-outs. Computer “research” has established an arbitrary maximum of 100 pitches as the commandment for removing a pitcher from the game. In bygone days, if Oriole Earl Weaver went to the mound to take out Jim Palmer after 100 pitches, I dare say that even Weaver would be shocked at Palmer’s “suggestions.” MLB is also considering using a computer to call balls and strikes.

WHAT? Removing the human element would represent a monumental surrender to technology. Periodic reviews of an umpire’s strike zone calls would be more useful.

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sulting the all-powerful OZ of baseball- the statistical analysis. Clubs could fire the managers and coaches, save their salaries, and install AI in each major league dugout. I have absolutely no interest in the launch angle or velocity of a home run. I can see homers and don’t need computer-generated graphics to confirm it. I’m also tired of the antics of a player who hits a home run in the bottom of the ninth with two outs and nobody on base celebrate like he just won the seventh game of the World Series, when in reality he has closed the gap to 10-2 instead of 10-1.

Most importantly, a family of four should not have to take out a home equity line or a payday loan at attend an MLB game. Using the closest team to me, the Red Sox, the cost of attending the Red Sox-Twins an April 16 game at Fenway might look like this: Four Upper Bleacher Tickets: $200 Parking: $60 Two Score Cards $5 Year Book: $25 Four Chicken Finger Plates: $100 Two Beers: $30 Two Sodas: $15 Souvenirs: $75 TOTAL: $510 And, “Hold on to your homburg,” the cost for ONE of those Upper Bleacher seats for the July 9 game with the New York Yankees is $118 per ducat! It appears that the “free market” business model means that Red Sox ownership is “free” to fatten their wallets while fans they get “the business.”

Nevertheless, if you can afford it, don’t mind watching pitchers take forever to deliver a pitch (the 14-second experiment will fade into baseball history faster than you can say 14-second rule), or don’t mind taking a nap while the batter completes his mindless repetition of superstitions, take in an MLB game. Play ball!

Larry Grimaldi is a freelance writer from North Providence. Comments can be e-mailed to lvgrimaldi49@gmail.com.

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Aunt Helen passed away at the end of March. Some might say that it wasn’t unexpected - she was 98. But it was sudden. She had a difficult night and by morning it became apparent that the end was near. Her six children and their families arrived and spent a final week with her. She was surrounded by love, laughter, tears, and many, many shared memories.

The NCAA was blaring on TV in the background. Helen was a fan of basketball, as well as all sports, and so it was a fitting backdrop.

Funerals are never easy, but hers can only be described as beautiful.

The church was packed, the procession to the Veterans Cemetery miles long. Helen’s children and grandchildren spoke about her - not in terms of formal eulogies - but in words telling of the simple things. They remembered the fun they had with her - how she was always laughing and upbeat.

They talked about the early years when she would take them places and the later years when they would do the driving. She would comment on how beautiful the day was simply because the sky was so blue, giving them an appreciation of the world around them when they were young. They recalled singing together and laughed at how she usually changed the lyrics of wellknown songs to fit the occasion, and how every excursion ended with sharing ice cream.

They remembered summers in Maine, where Helen and Don had a house on a lake. The stories

they told - both funny and poignant were a testament to her impact.

Within the stories, however, was a deeper truth. They all knew that each and every one of them was valued and loved. Six children and fourteen grandchildren - all knew that they had her full attention and felt her love when they were with her. They talked about how supportive she was of all of their endeavors. Never judgmental - from fashion advice to life’s lessons - from living life to the fullest to following one’s heart and finding their way to their dreams. There is an old saying about roots and wings - she gave her children the perfect balance of both - all wrapped up with humor and love.

I remember Helen’s humor and love, too. She got me into running years ago when she was in her fifties and I was in my thirties. We were getting ready to run a four mile race in Maine one year - something we did along with many of our extended family every July. I had just turned 50 and she had just turned 79. Just before the race she lamented, “Oh, I wish I was 80 so that we could be moving into our next age divisions together!” And she truly meant it. Who wishes they were a year older - especially at age 79??

During the funeral church service one of her sons, addressing his father, had just finished saying, “Now, Dad, we know that Mom always gets the last word” and he’d barely gotten the words out when a cell phone rang out from somewhere in the filled pews. He ad-libbed, “In fact - she’s calling now!” The church erupted in laughter that lasted several minutes.

We all agreed that Helen would have approved.

Later, at the restaurant where we gathered to share a meal, my brother had set up a computer where he displayed a slideshow of family pictures.

Between sets of pictures there were videos running of Helen playing the piano. She played her piano right up to her final days and my brother filmed her many times. The computer was running continuously while we

were eating, but at one point my cousin tapped a spoon on a glass calling out that he wanted everyone’s attention. As we all quieted down, Helen - who was cheerfully playing one of her favorite classics on video - at that exact moment stopped playing, turned and looked straight into the camera attentively, and then started to laugh.

It was the second uncanny, serendipitous, hugely humorous coincidence of the day. Or maybe neither was coincidence at all.

Maybe…. just maybe she had a hand in making them happen and was laughing right along with us from wherever she is on her journey.

I visited with my Uncle Don in the days following Helen’s send-off. He talked about how they married after only nine dates and celebrated 76 years together. How they raised six great kids - still calling them kids - and recalled their many travels and adventures. We laughed about Helen’s humorous bent. When Don retired from his “retirement” job at the Cranston Library at age 99, Helen said that she was thinking she’d need to divorce him as he wouldn’t be able to support her in the manner to which she’d become accustomed. We laughed together as we remembered.

Helen’s legacy is one of love, too.

She used to say that if Don passed first her heart would break into a million pieces. Don’s heart, I’m sure, broke upon her passing. But a heart can only break if it is filled to the brim with love. Don’s heart is still full - not just with love, past and present, but with gratitude, too. He is grateful for the love and years they shared - each moment a gift.

Uncle Don is 101. He still embraces the gift of every day. Before Covid he was visiting local schools and sharing his experiences of his Navy days.

He wants to resume those visits soon.

Helen is sorely missed, but her spirit is living on in the lives and legacies of her family as we remember, and I know that she is laughing, always finding the humor and the joy - wherever her next adventure has taken her.

ACCORDING TO DON

by DON FOWLER

Being Neighborly Spring is finally here.

Pandemic restrictions have eased.

It is time to venture outdoors and make contact with our neighbors once again.

We have lived on our dead-end street in Edgewood for over fifty years. We were the youngest when we moved here, and are the oldest today.

Neighbors come and go. We have been fortunate over the years to have had a 100% batting average with friendly, helpful neighbors.

After two trips to the hospital recently, I came home to a month of rehabilitation only to discover that neighbors still bring casseroles.

Scott brought venison stew.

John brought a freshly baked, still

warm Irish bread on St. Patrick’s day.

My doctor made a house call (Honest!), bringing his own special-recipe beef stew.

We have eight houses on our street, three of them with . They took turns plowing me out this winter.

When it is icy, Patrick salts my walks.

My next door neighbor picks up my daily newspaper, which is dropped at the end of the driveway or in the bushes and puts it on my steps every day.

His son writes and distributes a neighborhood newsletter, informing us of new pets, people on vacation, and other happenings. The children play in our yard and shoot baskets in front of the house. We love to watch them. Before the pandemic, people invited us to

backyard picnics and special parties.

Hopefully, our annual Christmas potluck party will return this year.

We have heard of other neighborhoods in Edgewood/Pawtuxet that hold annual block parties and street wide garage sales It’s the little things that count: . Giving a homebound senior a call. . Dropping by to check on seniors. . Cutting the lawn/Shoveling the snow. . Sharing the tomatoes from your garden. . Keeping your eye on the neighborhood, especially when someone is on vacation. . In short,” Being Neighborly.”

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RETIREMENT SPARKS

by ELAINE M. DECKER

GOATs and PIGs and Other Acronyms

Is it time to downsize?

Individuals work hard to save enough money to purchase their homes. And the hard work doesn’t end there. Once homeowners settle into a new home, they may set their sights on renovations that suit their individual needs. And even when buyers find a home that needs no such work, maintenance requires homeowners’ utmost attention.

All that hard work is perhaps one reason why seniors may be a little reluctant to downsize as they advance through their golden years. In addition to the sweat equity homeowners put into their homes, all the memories they’ve made within their walls can make it harder to put a home on the market.

Downsizing is a difficult decision that’s unique to each homeowner. Seniors who aren’t quite certain if downsizing is right for them can consider three key factors to make a decision that’s in their best interests.

• Cost: Perhaps no variable affects senior homeowners’ decisions to downsize their homes as much as cost. No one wants to outlive their money, and downsizing to a smaller home can help seniors reduce their monthly expenses by a significant margin. Even homeowners who have long since paid off their mortgages can save substantial amounts of money by downsizing to a smaller home or even an apartment or condominium. Lower property taxes, reduced insurance premiums and the need to pay for fewer repairs are just some of the ways downsizing can save seniors money.

• Space: Many people love the extra space that single-family homes provide. But seniors can take a walk through their homes and see how many rooms they still use on a consistent basis. If much of the home is unused, seniors can probably downsize without adversely affecting their daily lives.

• Market: The real estate market is another factor to consider when deciding if the time is right to downsize. A seller’s market can help seniors get the biggest return on their real estate investment, potentially helping them make up for meager retirement savings. For example, home prices skyrocketed across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic, making that a great time for sellers to put their homes on the market. Seniors selling to downsize may capitalize on such spikes since they won’t be looking to turn around and buy larger, equally expensive homes once they sell their current place. If the market is down and seniors can withstand the work and cost a little longer, it may be best to wait until things bounce back in sellers’ favor.

Downsizing requires careful consideration of a host of variables. No two situations are the same, so seniors should exercise due diligence to determine if downsizing is right for them.

By now you would have heard that Tom Brady had decided to retire, his status as the GOAT football professional firmly in place.

For those who don’t know (likely very few of those who follow sports), GOAT stands for Greatest Of All Time. Since I started writing this, Brady has come out of retirement, likely poised to become even greater. Simone Biles is also a GOAT, for women’s gymnastics.

She has a goat tattoo on her shoulder. There are other animal acronyms that undoubtedly are not familiar, so I’m going to define them here.

My personal favorite is PIG. It stands for Popular Inspirational Guru. That title is held by my husband, Jagdish Sachdev, owner of SPECTRUM-INDIA on Thayer Street in Providence. He’s so well recognized as the Guru of Thayer Street that a selfie with him often shows up as an item on scavenger hunts.

Another porcine acronym is SOW. That stands for Senior Opportunistic Widow, of which there are quite a few in almost every community. SOWs go on the hunt for recent widowers, especially ones who are financially well-heeled. Advice to any men who have recently lost your spouse: BOLO for SOWs in your circle of acquaintances. They are relentless.

Widowers might be attracted to a LAMB, however, if she’s not also a SOW. A LAMB is the Last And Most Beautiful in her circle of widowed friends who has not yet found a new mate. If she does latch onto a widower, she might become an alternative LAMB, that is: Luckiest And Most Beautiful. As long as she’s not a SOW, either LAMB can make a fine partner for a lonely widower.

Next we have DUCK, a Dude Using Charming Karma. DUCKs exist in all age groups. Just as a SOW will go after a recent widower, a DUCK might go after a recent widow, if she’s been left enough assets by her late husband. BOLO to recent widows, DUCKs can be relentless, too. As far as I know, there’s no male equivalent to the LAMB. Someone else to watch out for is the SKUNK—a Senior Kahuna Using Noisy Kisses. The SKUNK latches onto you at a neighborhood gathering and plants a noisy,

wet kiss on your cheek before you realize what’s happening. In the SKUNK’s mind, if the kiss is noisy enough, he hasn’t stolen it, so you shouldn’t complain. If you expect any SKUNKs at a garden party, keep a packet of tissues handy. Noisy ones are usually wet ones. Also, some SKUNKs use a seemingly innocent ‘hello’ hug to cop a feel. Have a stiff-arm ready when you see a SKUNK coming.

Desirable members of your community earn the acronym CHICKEN. The Charitable Helper In Community Kitchens (for) Elderly Neighbors is someone you’ll want in your contact list. They’ll help out in food pantries, soup kitchens, any place that provides food for older folks of limited means. And please, no jokes about chicken pot pies.

Another welcome older community member is a SHEEP. Those of you who care about our environment will be thrilled to have Senior Humanitarians Ending Environmental Pollution in your group. They’re often on the front lines of recycling efforts.

They’re also likely to volunteer to help with park cleanup in the spring.

A truly noble acronym is FISH, First In Social Harmony. FISH are always welcome in social circles. They are the peacemakers in the community. Unlike real fish and the proverbial unwanted guests, they do not start to stink after three days either.

A SNAKE, on the other hand, is to be avoided at all cost. SNAKEs rarely last long in a community, or at least not long as a member in good standing. Be especially wary of SNAKEs if you have a neighborhood pool.

Why? A SNAKE is a Sexy Newcomer And Kinky Exhibitionist. That says it all.

Finally, I propose one additional acronym, of which I hope to take ownership.

That’s GOOSE. It stands for Greatest Of Our Senior Essayists. If anyone would like to challenge me for that title, go for it! I know at least one PIG who will vote for me.

Copyright 2022 Business Theatre Unlimited Elaine M. Decker’s books include Retirement Downsizing—A Humorous Guide, Retirement Sparks, Retirement Sparks Again, Retirement Sparks Redux and CANCER: A Coping Guide.

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Make your meal a hearty, tasty one by starting it off with this recipe for Herbed Veggie Focaccia Bread, a pizza-esque flatbread that’s a delicious alternative to all-too-common unhealthy appetizers.

Topped with mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers, olives and onion, this delightful small plate packs a nutritious load of veggies. Find more nutritious recipes at AICR.org.

Herbed Veggie Focaccia Bread

Reprinted with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research Servings: 12 Dough: 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided 1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup warm water, 125-130 F 1 tablespoon canola oil Topping: 7 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced 3 plum tomatoes, chopped 1 small green bell pepper, slivered 1/2 cup sliced black olives 1/4 cup chopped red onion 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon thyme 1/4 teaspoon basil 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder nonstick cooking spray 2 teaspoons cornmeal Heat oven to 475 F. To make dough: In mixing bowl, combine whole-wheat flour, 1/2 cup allpurpose flour, yeast and salt. Add water and oil. Beat until smooth. Stir in remaining all-purpose flour to form soft dough.

Place onto floured surface and knead by hand until consistent and elastic, about 4 minutes. Cover and let stand 15 minutes.

To make topping: In bowl, combine mushrooms, tomatoes, green bell pepper, olives, onion, oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, basil and garlic powder.

Coat 15-by-10-by-1-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with cornmeal. Gently press dough into pan. With fork, generously prick dough.

Bake 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cover dough with topping mixture. Bake additional 10 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.

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inding the perfect recipe to share with loved ones can prove to be a year-round challenge. These tasty dishes that include a flatbread appetizer, shrimp main dish and a favorite seasonal dessert made with strawberries can help you serve up a meal perfect for any spring gathering.

Visit Culinary.net for more tips and recipes to make your springtime gatherings as nutritious as they are delicious.

FAST, FLAVORFUL FISH DINNER

If warm spring weather has you in the mood for a simple fish dinner, look to your humble sheet pan. Follow these simple tips from Dr. Wendy Bazilian, McCormick Health Advisor and Registered Dietitian, to enjoy tasty seafood recipes you’ll want to make all year long. n Sheet pans are perfect for simple fish dinners because they require minimal cleanup and everything is baked on one pan. n While lemon is a great complement to seafood, think about pairing with other citrus flavors like orange and lime. Try marinating shrimp in a mixture of lite coconut milk, lime extract, ginger and red pepper. n Add colorful vegetables like zoodles or asparagus to your sheet pan to boost both seafood and vegetable servings.

You don’t need a spiralizer to make zoodles because many grocery stores offer pre-made zoodles in the produce section.

Explore more recipes to enjoy during spring and beyond at McCormick.com, or look for McCormick Spice on Facebook and Pinterest.

Coconut Lime Shrimp with Zoodles

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 1/4 cup Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk (regular or lite) 1 teaspoon McCormick Ground Ginger

DESSERT MAKEOVER

Strawberries are a seasonal favorite. Indulge by skipping the shortcake and whipping up this lower-calorie dessert for more flavor and less guilt. A whole-wheat crust layered with simple, low-fat ingredients and topped with fresh strawberries provides a tasty springtime treat. Find more good-for-you recipes at AICR.org.

Strawberry and Cheese Refrigerator Pie

Reprinted with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research Servings: 8 1 prepared whole-wheat graham cracker pie crust (9 inches) 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream 2 tablespoons extra-fine sugar 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 pound strawberries 1/2 cup strawberry fruit spread 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Heat oven to 350 F. Place crust on baking sheet and bake 8 minutes, or until golden and fragrant. Transfer to wire rack and cool completely.

Place cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, lemon zest and vanilla in small bowl. Using hand mixer on medium speed or wooden spoon, blend until combined and smooth. Spread cheese mixture evenly over bottom of pie crust. Refrigerate until set, 1-2 hours.

Before serving, cut off tops of strawberries. Halve largest ones and place in bowl. Cut remaining berries lengthwise in quarters and place in another bowl.

Melt fruit spread in bowl in microwave or in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring often. Mix in lemon juice, if using, and divide hot fruit spread between two bowls of berries. Using fork, toss until fruit is coated.

Spoon quartered fruit into center of pie, turning most pieces cut-side down. Arrange larger halves in circle around edge of pie with flat side facing rim of crust and pointing toward center of pie. Fill open spaces with any remaining fruit spread.

Serve pie within 1 hour.

1/2 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Crushed Red Pepper 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Pure Lime Extract 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 small zucchini, cut into thin noodles with spiralizer 1 medium yellow squash, cut into thin noodles with spiralizer 1 medium carrot, cut into thin noodles with spiralizer 2 tablespoons oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Ground Black Pepper Heat oven to 375 F. In large, re-sealable plastic bag, mix together coconut milk, ginger, garlic powder, crushed red pepper and lime extract. Add shrimp; turn to coat well.

Refrigerate 15-30 minutes. Remove shrimp from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. In center of large, shallow, foil-lined baking pan, arrange shrimp in single layer.

In large bowl, toss vegetable noodles and oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat well. Spread noodles around shrimp in pan.

Bake 10-15 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through and noodles are tender. Serve shrimp over vegetable noodles.

Test kitchen tip: For faster prep, use 4 cups store-bought spiralized vegetable noodles instead of spiralizing them yourself.

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Create structure after retirement Many people typically look forward to retirement and the freedom that comes with it. The notion that commuting and deadlines will one day be a distant memory is enough to make anyone excited for retirement. But when the day to leave the daily grind behind arrives, many retirees admit to feeling a little anxiety about how they’re going to find structure.

Retirement is a big transition, and Robert Delamontagne, PhD, author of the 2011 book “The Retiring Mind: How to Make the Psychological Transition to Retirement,” notes that some retirees experience anxiety, depression and even a sense of loss upon calling it a career. Some of those feelings can undoubtedly be traced to the perceived lack of purpose some individuals feel after retiring. Without a job to do each day, people can begin to feel useless. Overcoming such feelings can be difficult, but finding ways to build daily structure can make the transition to retirement go smoothly.

• Find something to truly engage in. People who truly enjoy their work tend to be fully engaged, so it’s no surprise if such individuals have a hard time adjusting to retirement.

Some may suggest volunteering can help fill the void created by retirement, but researchers with the Sloan Center on Aging and Work at Boston College have found that only those individuals who are truly engaged in their post-retirement volunteering enjoy the psychological benefits of such pursuits. So before retirees dive right in to volunteering as a means to creating structure, they should first exercise due diligence and find an opportunity they’ll find genuinely engaging.

• Embrace the idea of ‘bridge employment.’ ‘Bridge employment’ is the name given to the trend that has seen retired individuals take on part-time or temporary employment after they have retired from full-time working. COVID-19 has no doubt skewed post-retirement working statistics since the World Health Organization first declared a pandemic in March 2020, but a 2019 survey from the LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute found that 27 percent of pre-retirees with at least $100,000 in assets planned to work part-time in retirement.

Even part-time work can provide enough daily structure to help retirees feel as though each day is not just a free-for-all.

• Make a concerted effort to be more social. Volunteering and working are not the only ways to create structure in retirement. A concerted effort to be more social can help retirees fill their days with interactions with like-minded individuals who may be experiencing the same feelings. Join a book club, a local nature group that goes on daily or semi-daily morning hikes or another local community organization. These are great ways to build structure and meet new people. Retirees can create social media accounts to find local community groups that cater to their interests. Even if it seems hard to believe, plenty of retirees are seeking to create structure in retirement life, and social media can make it easier to find such individuals in your community.

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The “American Dream” has always included the promise of living comfortably in a home of our choosing – a dwelling well within our means in a community that meets our basic needs. Especially as we age.

Once, it seems, that wasn’t asking for much. But for too many Rhode Islanders today, fulfillment of this dream has become more like a nightmare. Our state is experiencing a housing crisis that is hitting older Rhode Islanders especially hard.

Affordability is a key factor. Historically low inventory in both rental units and homes for sale has sent prices through the roof. To make matters worse, only six of Rhode Island’s 39 cities and towns – Burrillville, Central Falls, Newport, New Shoreham, Providence and Woonsocket – have met an affordable housing goal the state set in 1991.

AARP Rhode Island’s recent Vital Voices survey of adults age 45 and older found that nearly half consider the availability of affordable and accessible housing a very serious problem.

Communities that want to thrive must have an array of creative housing options that are suitable for all incomes, ages, abilities and life stages. It’s time to reframe how we think about housing. It’s in everyone’s interest.

On April 26, AARP Rhode Island is holding a free virtual forum – Thinking Outside the Four Walls: Age-Friendly Housing Ideas for How and Where You Want to Live – so you may explore exciting housing possibilities and trends. National and local experts will discuss housing choices such as accessory dwelling units (ADUs), tiny homes, intergenerational home sharing, communities of mutual support, and popular modifications you can make to your current home. I am delighted that Danielle Arigoni, Director of Livable Communities, AARP Government Affairs, will join us as our keynote speaker.

“Most homes and communities are not designed to be age-friendly,” says Danielle.

“AARP’s Livable Communities initiative supports efforts to diversify housing options, so that people who want to downsize or move into a more accessible unit in their community can do so.”

Among our panelists will be Caroline Gangji, Executive Director, The Village Common of Rhode Island, a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization offering supports and social engagement for older adults who wish to age in their community.

“The Village Movement is strong across the United States with over 250 villages nationwide and began in Rhode Island in 2015,” she explains. “It is a system of mutual support, with neighbors helping neighbors with tasks such as providing rides to appointments, minor home chores, technology support and engaging social activities. “The strength in the village model is that it is never ‘just a ride’; rather, it is an opportunity to connect, make a friend, and act as a volunteer safety net around our members and volunteers.” Caroline will talk about villages in Barrington, Edgewood, Providence and Westerly, and a pilot village in Burrillville.

Another speaker, Andrea Burns of Age Friendly Boston, will discuss Boston’s Homeshare initiative. “A majority of seniors in Boston spend more than 30 percent of their incomes on housing,” she says. “Home sharing can alleviate the high cost of housing for both renters and owners and the public health crisis of social isolation.”

I’m looking forward to hearing from panelist David Salvatore, a member of the Providence City Council and the Government Affairs Director for the RI Association of Realtors. He also sits on the RI House of Representatives Low and Moderate Income Housing Act Commission. An advocate for affordable housing, David is a crusader for developing affordable tiny homes in Providence.

“Exacerbating Rhode Island’s problem is a reputation for opposing new and creative construction, instead of focusing on building a housing model that works for all families, including our aging population,” he says. David will share his excitement about creatively converting existing, low-occupancy-rate office buildings into adaptive housing.

Our fourth panelist is Mark Kravatz, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Providence, who so eloquently reminds us that “a decent home provides the strength, stability, and independence that individuals need to thrive.”

I agree wholeheartedly with Mark, and that is why our event is so timely and important.

Are you giving thought to where you will live as you grow older? Participating in this event may lead to compelling new discoveries. It’s all about thinking outside the four walls.

Please join us at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 26. It’s free and open to anyone interested, but you must register at www.aarp.org/RIEvents. We look forward to seeing you and finding some answers together.

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Healthy Key Lime Pie Fat-free sweetened condensed milk and fat-free yogurt trim the fat and calories from this luscious lime pie.

1¼ cups low-fat graham cracker crumbs 4 tablespoons trans-fat free vegetable oil spread (60% to 70% oil) 1 tablespoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup cold water 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 22 Key limes or 4 to 5 regular limes 1 can (14-ounce) fat-free sweetened condensed milk 1½ cup plain fat-free yogurt 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. In 9-inch glass pie plate, mix crumbs with spread, sugar and salt to moisten. With hand, press onto bottom and up sides of pie plate. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until golden. Cool until ready to fill.

2. Meanwhile, to 1-quart saucepan, add water; sprinkle with gelatin. Let stand 2 minutes to soften. Cook on low to dissolve, stirring. Remove from heat.

3. From limes, grate 2 teaspoons peel and squeeze 1/2 cup juice; if using Key limes, do not use grated peel — it will make filling taste bitter.

In bowl, whisk lime peel and juice, milk and yogurt. Whisk in gelatin mixture.

4. Spoon filling into crust. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours to set.

Serves 10.

• Each serving: About 235 calories, 5g total fat (1g saturated), 6mg cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 42g total carbohydrate, 7g protein.

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Schmaltz Adds Richness to Matzo Ball Soup Ah, matzo ball soup. The very words conjure soothing comfort to the soul.

Rich chicken broth with tender chicken and pillowy dumplings made from matzo crackers.

This recipe calls for schmaltz, which is rendered poultry fat, and it's luscious. Schmaltz adds richness and flavor to the matzo balls.

Should you choose not to use schmaltz, you can substitute olive, vegetable or coconut oil.

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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 4 eggs 1/4 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup schmaltz 1. In a stockpot with lid, heat 5 quarts water. Remove the skin and fat from the chicken breasts and reserve.

Place chicken breasts in the pot.

2. Reserve 4 ribs of celery and roughly chop the rest. Reserve 3 carrots and roughly chop the rest. Smash the garlic cloves. Cut the onion into quarters, reserving about a tablespoon for the schmaltz. Put the chopped veggies and garlic in the stockpot. Once the water boils, lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer for 30 minutes.

MATZO BALL SOUP First, we make a rich broth, as we render schmaltz for the matzo www.JasonCoblentz.com balls. Then we prepare and cook the matzo balls in the soup.

This comforting, traditional soup can be Yield: 10 (1½ cup) servings enjoyed year-round.

Time: 2 hours, 1 hour unattended For the Broth: 3. Meanwhile, in a saucepan set on 3 chicken breasts — must be very low heat, place the chicken skin, bone-in, skin-on 2 tablespoons water and 1 tablespoon 1 entire stalk celery, divided minced onion and simmer to render 1 pound carrots, peeled, divided the fat.

1 yellow onion, skin on, 4. At 30 minutes, remove the chickwashed en breasts and let cool enough to 4 cloves garlic touch. Separate the breast meat, and 1 teaspoon Kosher salt refrigerate, then put the bones back Fresh dill (1/2 ounce) in the pot. At this point, you can walk away for an hour while the broth simFor the Matzo Balls: mers and the fat renders.

1 cup matzo meal (or crushed 5. After an hour, remove the fat matzo crackers) saucepan from the heat, let cool and 1 teaspoon kosher salt measure the amount rendered. We're 1/2 teaspoon baking powder hoping for 1/4 cup. If it's less than that 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

add your oil of choice (olive, vegetable, coconut) to make 1/4 cup.

6. In a mixing bowl, whisk the matzo meal, salt, baking powder, onion powder and garlic powder.

In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1/4 cup cooled broth and the schmaltz. Add that to the matzo mixture, stirring until combined. Cover the matzo mixture and refrigerate for 20 minutes to absorb the moisture until quite firm.

7. Meanwhile, remove and discard the veggies and bones from the broth.

Strain the broth through a mesh strainer to remove any rogue bits. Place the broth back in the pot and heat to a simmer. Slice the reserved carrot and celery, shred the chicken breast, and add them to the broth. Add salt and a few sprigs of dill.

8. Retrieve the matzo mixture and form it into 24 walnut-sized balls.

Drop the balls into the simmering soup and cover for 30 minutes without removing the lid. (Seriously, don't peek. They need the steam.) Make sure the soup is gently simmering the entire time. The balls will double in size as they cook.

9. To serve, place two matzo balls in a bowl and ladle soup over the top.

Garnish with fresh dill.

Every family has their own way of making chicken soup, this is my family's favorite. Now, I don't pretend that this recipe would fool the folks at Katz's Delicatessen, but it's really delicious. *** Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website "Divas On A Dime — Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous!" Visit Patti at www.divasonadime.com and join the conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@divasonadime.com © 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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